Goddess Saraswati
Saraswati Chalisa
Last updated: 14 June 2026
सरस्वती चालीसा
Purpose: Wisdom, knowledge, creative inspiration
Popular among students and artists for learning and creativity.
English Transliteration
Doha
Janak Janani Padmaraj, Nij Mastak Par Dhari.
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari.
Poorn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu.
Durjanon Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tu Hi Ab Hantu.
Saraswati Chalisa Chaupai
Jai Shri Sakal Buddhi Balraasi.
Jai Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
Jai Jai Jai Veenaakar Dhaari. Karti Sada Suhans Savaari.
Roop Chaturbhujdhaari Mata. Sakal Vishwa Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti. Jabhi Dharm Ki Pheeki Jyoti.
Tabhi Maatu Le Nij Avataara. Paap Heen Karti Mahi Taara.
Vaalmeekiji The Hatyaara. Tav Prasaad Jaanai Sansaara.
Raamaayana Jo Rache Banaai. Aadi Kavi Ki Padvi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata. Teri Kripa Drishti Se Maata.
Tulsi Soor Aadi Viddhaana. Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Naana.
Tinhhin Na Aur Raheu Avalamba. Keval Kripa Aapki Amba.
Karahu Kripa Soi Matu Bhavaani. Dukhit Deen Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta. Tehi Na Dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.
Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri. Vinay Karoon Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Main Anaath Teri Avalamba. Kripa Karau Jai Jai Jagdamba.
Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balvaana. Baahuyuddh Vishnoo Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora. Phir Bhi Mukh Unse Nahin Mora.
Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala. Buddhi Vipareet Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Te Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri. Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.
Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata. Chhan Mahun Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktbeej Se Samrath Paapi. Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kaanpi.
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadli Khamba. Baar Baar Binavau Jagdamba.
Jag Prasiddh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha. Chhin Mein Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.
Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai. Ramchandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Keenha. Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahun Sukh Deenha.
Ko Samrath Tav Yash Gun Gaana. Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahin Na Maari. Jinki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.
Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi. Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Keenha. Durga Naam Sakal Jag Leenha.
Durg Aadi Harni Tu Maata. Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhdata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahai. Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahai.
Saagar Madhya Pot Ke Bhange. Ati Toofaan Nahin Koou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Ya Dukh Mein. Ho Daridra Athva Sankat Mein.
Naam Jape Mangal Sab Hoi. Sanshay Ismein Karai Na Koi.
Putraheen Jo Aatur Bhai. Sabai Chhaandi Poojein Ehi Maai.
Karai Paath Nit Yah Chaleesa. Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Eesa.
Dhoopaadik Naivedya Chadhaavai. Sankat Rahit Avashya Ho Jaavai.
Bhakti Maatu Ki Karai Hamesha. Nikat Na Aavai Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Paath Karein Shat Baara. Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.
Mohi Jaan Agyaani Bhavaani. Keejai Kripa Daas Nij Jaani.
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Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhkaar Mam Roop. Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paroon Na Main Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehum Mohi, Sunahu Saraswati Maatu. Mujh Agyaani Adham Ko, Aashray Tu Hi De Daatu.Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Saraswati Chalisa be recited?
The Saraswati Chalisa is traditionally recited during the morning or evening worship of Goddess Saraswati, and especially on the deity's sacred days. Reciting it daily — or for forty days — is a common devotional practice.
How many verses are there in a Chalisa?
A chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty (chālīs) chaupai verses, usually framed by opening and closing doha couplets, composed here in praise of Goddess Saraswati.
What are the benefits of reciting the Saraswati Chalisa?
Reciting the Saraswati Chalisa with faith is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Goddess Saraswati, steady the mind, and bring courage and inner peace. It is offered as an act of bhakti (devotion), not as a guarantee of any specific material result.
